(La Porte, IN) - Charges have been filed in connection with a paramedic being punched in La Porte.

Lee Schofield, 43, has been charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Battery against a Public Safety Officer.

10 days ago, emergency responders went to a home in the 900 block of Division Street, finding Schofield intoxicated and unconscious while lying on his side in a hallway. 

A paramedic was attempting to perform medical treatment when Schofield woke up and allegedly punched the paramedic on the right side of his face.

Lee had to be carried to an ambulance and was taken to the hospital due to his level of intoxication. The punch left the paramedic with some swelling and redness on his face.

Lee could face an up to 30-month prison sentence on the Level 6 Felony charge.